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Lunch Menu # 1 (Week of February 2-6)
Dear Elementary Parents and Community,
Finally, our air quality improved somewhat this week, and the children had a few days to run and play outside again. We watch this closely, and when we reach unhealthy levels (151-200), we restrict games that require running. We want them engaged and active. The children also have dance and PE classes twice weekly.
I want to share the ES Homework Policy and Guidelines with you.
Homework In the Elementary School
At Nova, we believe the purpose of homework is to support students in developing responsibility, perseverance, and effective study habits while fostering stamina and a strong work ethic. Homework also serves as a bridge to meaningful parent involvement, offering families insight into their child’s learning journey and encouraging a collaborative partnership between home and school to nurture lifelong learners.
Homework In the Elementary School
At Nova, we believe the purpose of homework is to support students in developing responsibility, perseverance, and effective study habits while fostering stamina and a strong work ethic. Homework also serves as a bridge to meaningful parent involvement, offering families insight into their child’s learning journey and encouraging a collaborative partnership between home and school to nurture lifelong learners.
Common Expectations (KG–Grade 5)
Homework should promote student agency.
A weekly homework model is recommended, with occasional daily assignments as needed.
During holidays and long breaks, only reading is expected - no formal homework assignments.
Missed school work due to absences is not considered homework but rather make-up work.
For more detailed information regarding homework expectations by grade level, please see the Elementary Homework Guidelines.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is a fun, team-based reading competition that encourages elementary students to read widely and think deeply about books. Students work in teams to read a selected list of age-appropriate books and then participate in friendly “battles” where they answer questions about characters, plots, and details from the texts. The competition builds reading comprehension, teamwork, and a love of reading, while creating excitement and positive motivation around books.
Next week we will host the semi-finals and then the final competitions on February 3 and 5, respectively. This year, the students read the following novels:
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Steward
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
A Boy Called Bat (or My Side of the Mountain)
PTA Coffee Morning
Tuesday, February 4 at 8:15 am in the SS Cafeteria Extension - Join other parents for coffee and a friendly, practical conversation led by Debora Hertzog, LSS Counselor, exploring how parents can support their child’s social confidence, from playdates and parties to first nights out and friendships in the teen years.
Focus Areas:
What social success really looks like at different ages
Supporting different social styles and needs
How parents’ own relationships and habits shape children’s social skill
Upcoming DatesSemester II Begins - January 26Report Cards Sent Home - January 29 - TODAY!ES School Spirit Day - January 30 - TOMORROW!PTA Parent Coffee - February 4PTA Valentine's Celebration in ES - February 13
With this, I wish you a great week ahead.
Warm regards, Julie
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